The basis of the Greenpower challenge across four distinct age groups is the same – to design, build and race a single seat race car.

This starts with 9-11 year olds who build the IET Formula Goblin car from a supplied kit and then create their own bodywork to complete the car. The cars and their drivers are then put through a series of tests at one of our regional events with prizes awarded to top cars.

The next stage is IET Formula 24, the secondary school class, although also competed in by youth groups, Pupil Referral Units and Young Engineers clubs. The challenge here is to build a car within Greenpower’s safety regulations to compete in a 90 minute race, aiming to be the car that completes the furthest distance within that time on just one set of batteries.

There is a further challenge, IET Formula 24+, for sixth forms, apprentices, and universities. The IET Formula 24+ race uses the same basic concept of IET Formula 24 but races for shorter times, allowing for faster speeds.